Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW, is a nationally recognized clinician, author, and organizational consultant noted for her pioneering work on women's issues. She has over twenty-five years of experience in the design and implementation of treatment services for women and is recognized for her work in both the public and private sectors. For the past fifteen years, Dr. Covington has worked to help institutions and programs in the criminal justice system develop effective gender-responsive services. She has provided training, technical assistance, and consulting services to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the National Institute of Corrections, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, the Correctional Service of Canada, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and many state and local jurisdictions.